Update: As a result of this theft, we noticed that it was possible to pull the vertical posts apart and so remove a horizontal bar and unthread any locks on that bar. The council have repaired the racks, and have welded the bars in place.

Between 17:45 & 19:40Locked with a Kryptonite cable type lock, not a sign of anything when I came outIt wasn't a valuable bike but I've had it for a few years & very fond of it as it got used for most of my 'buzzing' around town so I probably rode that one more than any of my bikesI'll keep an eye on ebay & the like for a few daysthanks all

whilst attending the police station today to make a full report - the PC informed me that another bike was taken off the same rack at the same time.Mike looked at the rack & it appears that the uprights can be spread, possibly enabling a lock to be slipped through the gap between the horiz. bar & the uprightTake care when using these racks & make sure any lock is under the bottom horiz. bar

Yes, I had the same "problem" yesterday, had to park my bike against a lamp post, while I was attending the conference. I think it is also time for the council to set up more cycle parking facilities here, as these four stands are very often taken (by motor bikes as well).

I am not so sure, whether they are liable but if you want to try to sue them.......but actually I would rather argue for more and better cycle stands, this one is supposed to be retro (and then thought to be beautiful) but quite useless for everyday cyclists because of the design. And it invites motorbikes to just put their thrones in between the stands, thus blocking bicycles. Best wishes

The bike has been spotted - still in Darlington & modifiedMy daughter spotted it & photographed it outside Prontos sandwich bar in the townThe fella in the window was the one riding itI'd appreciate any info if spotted again 07980737638

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